You may be the kind of dog owner who likes to dress up your pet and ensure that they are always well turned out. If so, dog grooming may be second nature to you. However, dog grooming is not just for pedigree or show dogs and so even if your dog is a loveable, low maintenance scruff, there are essential grooming practices that you should carry out regularly to ensure that your dog stays healthy and happy.

Brushing your dog’s fur is not just for long haired dogs. You should get a good dog brush and give your dog a brush regularly whatever kind of fur they have. This helps the dog’s coat to stay healthy, stimulates the blood flow and helps remove (more…)

You don’t want your dog’s grooming session to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Be prepared, your local pet store will be able to provide everything you need. Maintenance sessions lasting just a few minutes will keep your dog looking great and feeling good.

Get the right kind of brush and combs for your dog’s coat, different brushes have different uses, if you have a very long haired dog you may need specific brushes. For simple routine grooming a series of wide and narrow toothed combs are handy. Excessive tugging with the wrong brush will make your dog sore and he or she will be reluctant (more…)

There are many professional dog groomers you can call on should your pooch need some attention and pampering. Some parts of dog grooming can be tricky, for example, your dog may have a particular coat that needs attention or is difficult to handle, or you may not feel confident with some tasks, which mean you need to call on and pay for the services of a professional. For instance, cutting your dog’s nails can be tricky as cutting them too short can cause them to bleed – it may be best to leave this to dog groomers or even the vet.

However, there are some basics to dog grooming that will require attention unless you (more…)

As a responsible dog owner, you need to ensure that you groom your dog on a regular basis. Here are some basic dog grooming tips that you will you need to follow:

Always brush you dog often, as this will help stimulate the natural oils in your dog’s skin and help it healthy. Regularly brushing your dogs fur will prevent it from getting matted and is an extremely good way to show your dog affection and attention. Regular brushing will also help get rid of dead hair and prevent your pet from moulting.

Walking your dog will help wear down their nails, but regularly clipping them is (more…)

You may be reluctant at first to groom your own dog because you feel that you are too inexperienced to do it, and you are not sure where to start. Although it is certainly worth seeking professional help on occasion to ensure that your dog is kept in the best care, you can regularly groom your pet with success in your own home if you follow a few simple tips – you could save yourself some money at the same time.

Ensure that you have the right tools for grooming your pet. You will need equipment (more…)